Carnival of Kibble: Pet Food Drive & Raffle & Dog Adoptions

It’s a Carnival of Kibble!

Help feed our furry friends in need & enter to win tickets to Verdi’s Requiem!

We're collaborating with Stanislaus Animal Services Agency and hosting a Pet Food Drive at our Carnival of the Animals concerts. Donate and enter a raffle to win 2 tickets to Verdi's Requiem!

Suggested Donations to Enter:

• 1 can of kitten or puppy formula

• 4 cans of cat or dog wet food

• 5 lb bag of cat or dog dry food

Donations will be accepted before the start of each concert on April 11 & 12 starting from 6:30 pm until 7:15 pm. A winner from from each concert will be chosen. The winners will be contacted by April 18, 2025.

Dog Adoptions in Gallo Center for the Arts Lobby

We will have Stanislaus Animal Services Agency (SASA) holding dog adoptions in the lobby before our Carnival of the Animals concerts! 🐶😍

Please bring a Valid ID to adopt!

Adoption fees may apply. Fees range from $112 - $120, fees are due at the time of spay/neuter, unless the dog is already altered.

All dogs have age-appropriate vaccines, microchips, and will be altered before the adoption is finalized.

The SASA Team will be there to answer questions and help you take your new best friend home! See you there! 👋

Prelude Paint Night: A Classical Music-inspired Art Experience

PRELUDE PAINT NIGHT: A CLASSICAL MUSIC ART EXPERIENCE

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7 pm at The Dragonfly Art for Life Gallery & Studio

$40 a person

Join us for a unique and inspiring evening as we collaborate with The Dragonfly Art For Life Art Gallery & Studio to present Prelude Paint Night: a classical music-inspired art experience! Just as Disney animators drew inspiration from iconic classical pieces like Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to create the magical world of Fantasia, you’ll have the chance to let the music fuel your own artistic vision.

Before we start painting, artist Patrick Barr, resident artist of The Dragonfly Art for Life will talk about his experience as a Disney animator. We’ll then play selections from our concert and let your imagination go wild! Whether you're an experienced artist or a beginner, this event is sure to be a night of inspiration and fun!

Cost includes supplies & support from the artists of The Dragonfly Art for Life. Ticket to the concert is not required or included.

Sensory-Friendly Open Rehearsal: The Four Seasons Mixtape

SENSORY-FRIENDLY OPEN REHEARSAL OF MODESTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S THE FOUR SEASONS MIXTAPE

As part of our values to create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone, the Modesto Symphony Orchestra will have a sensory-friendly rehearsal of The Four Seasons Mixtape on November 1, 2024.

A Sensory-Friendly Open Rehearsal is designed to create a welcoming symphonic experience for people with autism, sensory input disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities, and their families and caretakers. The rehearsal is adapted for persons with light and audio sensitivities, and to allow for patron movement and talking. A sensory-friendly rehearsal is also a great way for young ones to experience the symphony for the first time. All are welcome to experience the MSO in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

• Rehearsal attendees are invited to come and be themselves. Etiquette expectations will be relaxed, talking or vocalizing is accepted. Patrons may move freely in their seats and the aisles, within appropriate safety parameters.

• House lights will remain on throughout the rehearsal.

• Some loud sounds and notes will be modified for this performance.

• Seating is general admission, and wheelchair spaces are available. Please let us know if a wheelchair space is needed.

Sensory-Friendly Open Rehearsal: The Four Seasons Mixtape

$5.00

November 1, 2024
3:30 pm to 5 pm

Gallo Center for the Arts

$5 price is per seat.

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Post / MSO Chorus Summer Sings 2024!

MSOC SUMMER SINGS

A BRAND NEW CHORUS SUMMER PROGRAM!

MSOC Summer Sings will have three consecutive meetings during the month of June. This opportunity is available to anyone who is interested in singing, no audition or previous experience required!

Time: Mondays from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: First United Presbyterian Church (1600 Carver Road, Modesto)

The price (or suggested donation) is $5 per person, per meeting (cash or check only).

Each meeting will have a theme that explores different repertoire:

• June 10, 2024 – Music from the United States:

  We will explore works by mostly 20th and 21st Century American composers, with music in different genres and styles, including works by some California composers.

• June 17, 2024 – Music from the Romantic Period:

  We will sing works from the Romantic period, including compositions from different parts of the world and by lesser-known composers.

• June 24, 2024 – Music from Latin America:

  We will take a brief “tour” of Latin America through works from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, and more! (Yes, there will be an Afonso piece in this session).

Please register before attending by filling out our form here.

REGISTER FOR MSOC SUMMER SINGS →

For any questions, please contact our Chorus Director, Daniel Afonso Jr. at dafonso@csustan.edu.

Music Education is Fundamental

Support music education and support the future of our community!

Now through the February, the MSO is celebrating our music education programs that provide the fundamentals of fostering the next generation of community leaders and builders. You can help support our community’s youth by giving today!

Musician Home-Stay Program!

The MSO offers a limited amount of home stays for our musicians to help relieve the cost of finding lodging for our concerts. Support the MSO by opening up your home to one of our orchestra musicians! We welcome all interested to contact us, homes outside of Modesto are welcome too!

If you’re interested or want to learn more about this program click the link below:

May Concerts: Free Student Ticket Program!

The Symphony welcomes all students with free tickets!

The MSO is excited to launch a free student ticket program for their May concerts.

All students interested in attending with the MSO’s Wijeratne & Tchaikovsky concerts or the MSYO Season Finale Concert can attend for free. Free student tickets are available in-person from the Gallo Center Ticket Office with a valid student ID.

The MSO’s free student ticket program was generously sponsored by Dr. Phillip & Margaret Beck and Robert & Martha Falzone.

The Gallo Center for the Arts Ticket Office is located at:
1000 I Street
Modesto, CA 95354 Maps & Directions
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday–Friday
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm, Saturday